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Ellisford, Washington

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Coordinates: 48°47′24″N 119°24′04″W / 48.79000°N 119.40111°W / 48.79000; -119.40111
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Ellisford (or Ellisforde) is an unincorporated small rural village in Okanogan County, Washington.[1] Ellisford is located along U.S. Route 97 to the east of the Okanogan River. There is an organic fertilizer plant at Ellisforde, also a restaurant, a general store, a market, a storage facility, and several homes. The Lucky Knock Mine is located near the village.[2]

History

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The name Ellisford (or Ellisforde) originates from George H. Ellis and James E. Forde, pioneer merchants and ranchers.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Ellisforde". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Lucky Knock Mine". The Diggings. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Revisiting Washington — Ellisford". revisitwa.org. Retrieved 2024-11-17.

48°47′24″N 119°24′04″W / 48.79000°N 119.40111°W / 48.79000; -119.40111

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